Northwestern University
Overview
Psychologist role at Northwestern University. The position supports the Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic (CCJCC) as a staff psychologist, providing court-ordered forensic mental health evaluations and related duties. Location
Off-campus location: 2245 W. Ogden Ave, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. Occasional travel to suburban courthouses or community locations may be required to accommodate case needs. Department
MED-Psych & Behavioral Science Salary
Salary/Grade: EXS/10. Target hiring range is $87,899 to $123,608 per year. Offered salary will be based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. Responsibilities
Complete court-ordered juvenile justice and child protection forensic evaluations, including record reviews, multiple clinical interviews with subjects, parents/guardians, and collateral sources, administration and interpretation of relevant psychological tests (when appropriate), and the preparation of thorough, well-supported reports. Provide testimony in court as an expert witness for forensic evaluations. Conduct evaluations relevant to sentencing, fitness to stand trial, risk assessments, capacity to waive Miranda rights, and criminal responsibility determinations as applicable (e.g., Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity). Assess child maltreatment risk and its impact on legal questions such as visitation, permanency goals, termination of parental rights, and return home; may include same-day evaluations of parental capacity in adoption or relinquishment matters. Participate in all-staff, clinician, and training meetings; engage in supervision and training opportunities, including opportunities for students/trainees to observe evaluations and courtroom testimony when feasible. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). APPIC-accredited pre-doctoral internship completed. Current Illinois psychologist license (out-of-state applicants must be eligible for Illinois licensure). Clinical experience with children, adolescents, families, and urban populations. Experience working with court-involved populations in clinical or forensic settings. Minimum Competencies
Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of ethical and best-practice standards in clinical psychology. Cultural competence and awareness of how diverse experiences and values affect clinical practice. Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications
Pre-doctoral forensic psychology training and/or psychology and the law. Post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology and/or 2–3 years of post-doctoral forensic evaluation experience; juvenile court/child protection forensic experience preferred, but other populations will be considered. Experience providing courtroom testimony for forensic evaluations. Preferred Competencies
Fluency in Spanish or another non-English language. Knowledge of juvenile court law and procedures. Benefits
Northwestern offers meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. Learn more at Northwestern’s benefits site. Work-Life and Professional Growth
Northwestern supports flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help with childcare and eldercare. Career development resources are available to support ongoing professional growth, whether on campus or remotely. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Applicants may request accommodations in the application or hiring process by contacting the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. See Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement and accommodations process for more information.
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Psychologist role at Northwestern University. The position supports the Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic (CCJCC) as a staff psychologist, providing court-ordered forensic mental health evaluations and related duties. Location
Off-campus location: 2245 W. Ogden Ave, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60612. Occasional travel to suburban courthouses or community locations may be required to accommodate case needs. Department
MED-Psych & Behavioral Science Salary
Salary/Grade: EXS/10. Target hiring range is $87,899 to $123,608 per year. Offered salary will be based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal equity. Responsibilities
Complete court-ordered juvenile justice and child protection forensic evaluations, including record reviews, multiple clinical interviews with subjects, parents/guardians, and collateral sources, administration and interpretation of relevant psychological tests (when appropriate), and the preparation of thorough, well-supported reports. Provide testimony in court as an expert witness for forensic evaluations. Conduct evaluations relevant to sentencing, fitness to stand trial, risk assessments, capacity to waive Miranda rights, and criminal responsibility determinations as applicable (e.g., Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity). Assess child maltreatment risk and its impact on legal questions such as visitation, permanency goals, termination of parental rights, and return home; may include same-day evaluations of parental capacity in adoption or relinquishment matters. Participate in all-staff, clinician, and training meetings; engage in supervision and training opportunities, including opportunities for students/trainees to observe evaluations and courtroom testimony when feasible. Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Psychology from an APA-accredited program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience). APPIC-accredited pre-doctoral internship completed. Current Illinois psychologist license (out-of-state applicants must be eligible for Illinois licensure). Clinical experience with children, adolescents, families, and urban populations. Experience working with court-involved populations in clinical or forensic settings. Minimum Competencies
Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of ethical and best-practice standards in clinical psychology. Cultural competence and awareness of how diverse experiences and values affect clinical practice. Ability to work cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team. Preferred Qualifications
Pre-doctoral forensic psychology training and/or psychology and the law. Post-doctoral fellowship in forensic psychology and/or 2–3 years of post-doctoral forensic evaluation experience; juvenile court/child protection forensic experience preferred, but other populations will be considered. Experience providing courtroom testimony for forensic evaluations. Preferred Competencies
Fluency in Spanish or another non-English language. Knowledge of juvenile court law and procedures. Benefits
Northwestern offers meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, and more. Learn more at Northwestern’s benefits site. Work-Life and Professional Growth
Northwestern supports flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help with childcare and eldercare. Career development resources are available to support ongoing professional growth, whether on campus or remotely. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. Applicants may request accommodations in the application or hiring process by contacting the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. See Northwestern’s non-discrimination statement and accommodations process for more information.
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